Thanks to his victory, Pöstlberger is the new race General Classification leader, wearing the first Maglia Rosa.

Speaking seconds after the stage finish, the new race leader Lukas Pöstlberger said: “It’s a surprise! I knew my shape was good. We wanted to try to lead Sam Bennett out but he lost my wheel and when I saw a gap, I decided to try myself. I gave all I had. It worked out. This is my first professional win and I get the Maglia Rosa. It will take me a long time to believe this.”